I just finished reading The Upcycle by Bill McDonough and Michael Braungart. Similar to how I felt after reading their previous book Cradle to Cradle, I was woefully ashamed of how terrible a job I’ve been doing at the principles they discuss in their books and inspired to work towards creating a more positive world. Upcycle focuses on the “materials in the wrong place” problem. … Continue reading The Upcycle
I don’t pretend to be an expert on education or licensing, but I am someone who has recently gone through the whole process. While I did find it adequate for my professional life as an architect, it was frustrating, confusing and challenging at many points and can most definitely be improved upon. I’d like to preface everything that follows with a BIG disclaimer. I have … Continue reading Educating Architects
Reading Evan Troxel’s recent post on creativity got me thinking about creativity in my own life. It helped me realize why I remember my college days as full of free-flowing creativity and possibility. It’s because I was living in an ideal environment for the cultivation of new ideas. After I graduated, the shift to the working world was a jarring change in the opposite direction. Creativity … Continue reading I Used to Be Creative
I’m a huge archi-nerd when it comes to reading books about architecture, so I’ve looked at a fair amount of architecture book lists. In reading such lists though, I’ve noticed some glaring omissions. Instead of doing a top blah blah architecture blah blah list, this is simply a list of my favorite architecture books in no particular order. Architects Everyone needs a couple “coffee table … Continue reading My Favorite Architecture Books
Image Source: Scott Reinhard As I age, I realize more and more how little I know and how futile it is for me to attempt certain things. Our time on earth is finite. It is impossible to become an expert in more than a few things during a lifetime. It’s even difficult to just be good at more than a few things. My default setting for a … Continue reading The Importance of Experts
Image Source: Moleskine.com I was recently offered the chance to review one of Moleskine’s new books in their Inspiration and the Process of Architecture book series. I have yet to do a book review for my blog and I was interested in the books so I jumped at the chance. I chose to review their monograph on Studio Mumbai. I’ll be honest. I’d never heard … Continue reading Book Review – Studio Mumbai
Welcome to the Real World I’m still a greenhorn in the field of architecture, but in my budding career, I’ve learned a lot. Having recently finished the last hurdle and become a full-fledged architect, I thought I’d take some time to give a few tips about the ride so far. Welcome to the world of the architectural “intern” (cringe). The way the architectural profession is … Continue reading How to Get the Most Out of Your Internship
[Image Source: Airbrushdoc.com] Ahh. Do you feel that? It’s absence of the crushing weight of looming exams and all stress and anxiety associated with them. It’ the feeling of finally being able to call yourself the name you been working towards for 10 years. It’s the knowledge that you are now among the elite that can call themselves licensed architects. Yes, I’ve been away for … Continue reading I’m Baaaaaaaack!
I’ve made it to the big time everyone. I was interviewed by NCARB for their website on the process of becoming a licensed architect. You can read it here. It was a cool thing to be able to do and I hope it’s something that will give some insight into why I’m going through this whole long ordeal and why others should as well. NCARB … Continue reading I’ve Finally Made It! (Not Really)
I’ve been a very bad blogger the last few months. I assure you that I’m still here working on this blog, I’ve just been sidetracked for a while. This is mostly the fault of those pesky ARE exams I’m trying to get out of my life. I have the last three tests scheduled and if everything goes well, normal service will continue by the end … Continue reading I’m Still Here
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